Integrating with Datadog

We now allow users to integrate directly with the Datadog service, and you can find the instructions for set up below: NOTE: To add a new integration of this type within Datadog, you must have set up your initial “Agent” – the agent can be installed on a variety of […]

Using the Discord Integration

We now have the ability to integrate with the Discord app, a popular platform for group chat and notification. Classically used for Gaming communities but also with a well sized Business user base. You can read below some simple steps which will guide you through the creation of this integration. Create a […]

Using the Audit Log

The audit log is a tool within the StatusCake app which will log all account actions from the last 7 days, this enables you to see which changes were made, when they were made, and which user made them. The Audit Log will keep track of almost every action that […]

Testing websites using Incapsula

Incapsula is a service that provides your website with DDoS protection, web security and is a CDN. It sits in front of your website and can intelligently mitigate attacks and fraudulent traffic. It can be compared to the services offered by Cloudflare. Incapsula can also automatically detect and block bot […]

Integrating StatusCake With Zapier

Zapier is an online automation tool that connects your favorite apps, such as StatusCake, Slack, Pagerduty, and over 1,000 others! You can connect two or more apps to automate many different types of operations – no coding or developers required! You can use the Zapier platform to integrate StatusCake with a […]

Using the Pingdom Importer

It’s now possible within the StatusCake app to import all of your Pingdom uptime testing into our systems, using just your Pingdom API details. A paid Pingdom account will be required to use this tool. The process is quick and easy, we’ll outline the steps below: First off – head […]

Using Alert Log

With our fantastic Alert Log tool found in-app you can get a full view of when, why and how your alerts were sent out from the StatusCake app. You’ll be able to see the exact timings, recipients, and details on which test alerted – allowing you to quickly troubleshoot any […]

What is an Uptime Test?

Uptime Tests at StatusCake come in different forms, but they all share the same base function – ensuring that your website or server is up and running without errors. There are currently 8 different varieties of Uptime test, we will go through each one and it’s functions and advantages below: […]

Pagespeed Connection Throttling

StatusCake now offers the ability to test your website’s page speed from mobile connections. To start simulating mobile connections, create or edit a Page Speed test and scroll down to the “Throttling” option as shown in the image below.       As soon as you save the Page Speed […]